Learning Through Play

At Camp Swamp, we believe in learning through play. Every week we remind our campers that one of our goals is to HAVE FUN! Through the thirty plus years of camp, we recognize how much God can do in us and through us when we set up opportunities for extended play at camp.

We prefer experiential learning with structured and unstructured time over a rigid schedule that mimics the traditional school or church conference setting. Active learning through games, challenges, and informal social interactions develops social and emotional skills. We all recognize the need for this younger generation to build in-person relational skills in a time where digital connection is the preferred method. Providing space for play encourages the development of friendships and connections with other campers and counselors, which leads to the creation of in-person community.

Prayerfully we are practicing living in a kingdom community for that week of camp and hopefully giving our campers and counselors a glimpse of life to the full in healthy embodied community. The playful and welcoming community at camp can draw a sharp contrast to the social settings at school, in the neighborhood, or on the phone, and allows them to see the call of Jesus more clearly.
 
Not only do kids need play, so do adults! We invite you to join us for our first annual Adult Camp this summer and our parent retreats this Fall to experience play and community with us.

On the missions front, Swamp Corps just announced two Swamp Corps trips at the end of this year.

• PARAGUAY.
  • A final trip to Auncion City for Year 3-of-3 Training.
  • Dec 28, 2024 - January 7, 2025.
• BOLIVIA.
  • BRAND NEW location in Santa Cruz for Year 1-of-3 Training.
  • Dec 28, 2024 - January 7, 2025.

Both teams will fly out of Atlanta down to Panama City on the same flight and enjoy an overnight stay in Panama City together; then each team will go on to their final destinations from there.  After training, both teams will return to Panama City, Panama and be together on the same flight back into Atlanta. Contact Jeff Rorabaugh at jeff@campswamp.com for any questions regarding Swamp Corps.

About RACHELE GIBSON

Rachele Gibson along with her husband Steve Gibson are Camp Directors at Camp Swamp. 

Family Camp 5/29-6/1
Summer Camp Week 1-6
Shining Stars 7/14-7/20
Adult Camp 7/25-7/28
Mother-Daughter 8/23-8/25

Check out volunteer opportunities during any one of these events by clicking here.